Department of Music

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Music at Longwood! We invite you to explore our website--you'll find that our interests are much the same as your own.

Music plays a vital role in life at Longwood, and our department is set for another busy and exciting year in 2014-15. Academically, we are proud to provide personalized instruction and exceptional musical experiences for our students as we prepare them for a professional career or graduate study.

Our department also serves as a primary cultural resource for Central Virginia. Through concerts and outreach, we touch the lives of thousands in a large geographic area. Please join us at some of our upcoming events, such as the traditional Holiday Dinner and Concert, the concerts of the Chamber Music Series, ensemble concerts, and recitals by faculty and students.

Music at Longwood is on the move. As chair, it's my privilege to work with the faculty, administration, staff, students, alumni, and patrons - all the people who are the program and share a vision for its excellence. Here's hoping we'll see you soon!

Charles Kinzer, PhD

Music Department Chair

The Longwood Department of Music is committed to training active and devoted educators and performers.

Our dedicated artist faculty strive to communicate a passion for music and its positive role in society. Our teaching is founded on the kind of personalized faculty-student interaction typical of the finest liberal arts colleges.

An exceptional program for the serious student seeking a personalized college experience.

Interested in Majoring in Music at Longwood?

Music Department Newsletter

Why Choose Longwood for Music? Ten Great Reasons:

1. Small classes, average in music classes is 15 or less. No huge classes in music theory or history.

2. All classes with professors, never inexperienced graduate students.

3. Our professors know your name on day one.

4. You’ll be part of group of 20-25 first-year music students, not 150.

5. You’ll get to know all of the teachers, and they’ll all know you.

6. Open-door policy to students for practice rooms and the music building.

7. The faculty & fellow students attend your performances.

8. Easy opportunities to work with professional accompanists.

9. Attractive, easily walkable campus, with nice living facilities.

10. Opportunities to explore new musical interests: percussion ensemble, a capella choirs, private lessons on another instrument, join a music fraternity or sorority, drumline, jazz bands, chamber vocal or instrumental groups, these are just a few of the possibilities!